Run for City Legislature in Vienna City, VA

Election Date: Nov 4, 2025
Filing Deadline: Jun 17, 2025

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Election Details

Office level: city
Length of term: 2 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: nonpartisan
Typical salary: N/A
Is this a runoff election? No
Is this a primary election? No
Filing period: Jan 2, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025
Positions:
Vienna Town Council
Vienna Town Mayor

Job description

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Eligibility requirements

You must have been a resident of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election, a resident of the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office, and registered to vote in the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office.

Filing instructions

Filing office address: 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA, 22035-0001, US

Filing phone number: 703-435-6800

Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.

Filing requirements: Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 125.

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FAQ

How often is City Legislature elected?

The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 2 years.

What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?

Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Vienna City, VA?

Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 125.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.

Where is the filing office?

12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA, 22035-0001, US.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 703-435-6800.

How do I get started running for City Legislature?

You can start running for City Legislature by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for City Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.

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